Energy crisis and environment deterioration are two major problems for 21st century.
Thermoelectric device is a promising solution for those two problems. This review begins …

People spend about 90% of their time indoors. Fresh air supply in buildings can improve
indoor air qualities and become a concern due to sick building syndrome (SBS) and the …

Besides electricity generation, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) produce a significant amount of
waste heat, which needs to be immediately removed to ensure the normal operation of …

This chapter presents a detailed theoretical study, numerical modelling and some
applications for solar heating and cooling systems focused on active and combisystems …

Energy crisis and global warming have become more and more serious with the social
development. Since buildings account for a significant proportion of the total energy …

The thermoelectric (TE) behavior and microstructure of p-and n-doped multi-walled carbon
nanotube (CNT) filled cement nanocomposites over 3, 7, 14 and 28 days age are reported …

Researchers have spent decades exploring strategies for reducing energy consumption in
buildings worldwide, proposing passive solutions and optimizing active systems. However …

The main objective of this research is to propose a HVAC system for an 80–100 m 2 passive
house dwelling based on a thermoelectric air-to-air heat pump combined with a heat …

The negative environmental impacts of burning fossil fuels have forced the energy research
community seriously to consider renewable sources, such as naturally available solar …

The condensing heat recovery in air conditioner is attractive because of its great economical
and environmental value. This paper presents theoretical and experimental investigations of …